1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P204 BPK
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 78,473 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P204 BPK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 78,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P204 BPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (P204 BPK) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shocker mount (5.3.”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”.
P204 BPK Mileage History
- 18/05/200641,422 mi
- 10/05/200744,156 mi+2,734 mi
- 29/05/200847,642 mi+3,486 mi
- 15/05/200949,660 mi+2,018 mi
- 20/05/201052,393 mi+2,733 mi
- 20/05/201052,393 mi
- 06/05/201154,205 mi+1,812 mi
- 07/05/201154,210 mi+5 mi
- 23/05/201256,910 mi+2,700 mi
- 14/05/201359,633 mi+2,723 mi
- 07/05/201460,840 mi+1,207 mi
- 29/04/201562,326 mi+1,486 mi
- 29/04/201562,326 mi
- 05/05/201663,574 mi+1,248 mi
- 26/05/201765,236 mi+1,662 mi
- 26/04/201865,932 mi+696 mi
- 08/05/201865,937 mi+5 mi
- 15/05/201968,728 mi+2,791 mi
- 06/05/202070,050 mi+1,322 mi
- 12/05/202170,458 mi+408 mi
- 14/05/202170,458 mi
- 06/05/202272,498 mi+2,040 mi
- 15/09/202372,561 mi+63 mi
- 09/10/202475,758 mi+3,197 mi
- 22/10/202578,473 mi+2,715 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P204 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P204BPK.
BMW
3 SERIES
PEUGEOT
106
KYMCO
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
ISUZU
TROOPER
FIAT
DUCATO
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
RENAULT
MASTER
HONDA
CBR900RR
TOYOTA
MR2
PEUGEOT
BOXER
JAGUAR XJ Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1996 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.